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Took 3 blood sugar samples 1.5 hours after eating protein rich dinner + some carbs (fiber mostly). readings were: 53, 57, & 61. problem? felt fine.

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Blood sugars: I presume you have diabetes and are treating it. In that case please decrease your diabetes medications if you can. You may need specific advice from your doctor about reducing the doses.

Answered 1/5/2015

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A member asked:

Took 3 blood sugar samples 1.5 hours after eating protein rich dinner + some carbs (fiber mostly). readings were: 53, 57, & 61. problem? felt fine.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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